Imagine a time over 15,000 years ago. Humanity is in its early stages, with people living in caves, making tools, and hunting to survive. But new discoveries are showing that these ancient people may have also had knowledge of herbal medicine!
Recently, Morocco’s National Institute of Archeology and Heritage made an exciting announcement. At a famous cave in northeastern Morocco, known as Grotte des Pigeons or Taforalt, researchers uncovered evidence of prehistoric people using plants for healing. This discovery challenges what we know about early humans, suggesting they were far more knowledgeable about natural remedies than we once thought.
The Clues Hidden in Ancient Teeth
One of the biggest clues about ancient medicine came from Neanderthal teeth. Traces of plants like yarrow and chamomile were found in the teeth of Neanderthals, dating back to a mind-blowing 50,000 years ago. These plants are known for their therapeutic properties, used even today for calming effects...
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